Protests continue at Tarkine mine after approval

By
Malavika Santhebennur
14 August 2013

Editorial

Environmentalists have said they will carry on with peaceful protests at the Shree Minerals iron ore venture until they find out why the project received re-approval from Environment Minister Mark Butler.

But Braddon MP Sid Sidebottom is unsurprised by the protest and said it was pointless.

He said it seemed conservationists have exhausted all legal recourses to stop mine development in the region, The Mercury reported.

“The action is an admission that, for all their bluster, Save the Tarkine have run out of legal means of denying responsible development in our region,” he said.

He also said mining has received support from thousands of North-west residents in Tullah, Burnie and Smithton.

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